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Bolks Family History

Bolks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bolas, Bolus, Boles, Bolds, Books, Bolls, Folks, Boris, Bold, Banks

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Where is the Bolks family from?

You can see how Bolks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bolks families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Bolks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bolks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bolks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolks. 75% of Bolks men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Partner
    25%

What Bolks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Bolks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Bolks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Bolks. For the veterans among your Bolks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bolks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bolks in 1969 was 78, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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